Open AccessCardiac rhythm abnormalities during intravenous immunoglobulin G(IVIG) infusion in two newborn infants: coincidence or association?
Author(s) -
Tufekci Sinan,
Coban Asuman,
Bor Meltem,
Yasa Beril,
Nisli Kemal,
Ince Zeynep
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.329
Subject(s) - medicine , intravenous immunoglobulins , antibody , rhythm , pediatrics , anesthesia , immunology
Key Clinical Message We report the occurrence of supraventricular tachycardia during intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) infusion. Supraventricular tachycardia was observed in two newborn patients during IVIG infusion. Both of the babies responded to adenosine treatment. Cardiorespiratory monitoring during IVIG infusion can be recommended because of the possibility of this potentially lifethreatening adverse effect.